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Lot# 3505 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 3505 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17a+19+21a+22a
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    Outgoing to France 1862/67: Fully prepaid cover from Patras to Lyon, bearing Consecutive Athens printings 2 l. yellow-bistre, 10 l. yellow-orange, 40 l. light-mauve on blue, and 80 l. rose-carmine, all fine and fresh with fair to large margins, tied by '9' numeral of Patras with matching despatch cds (April 1, 1864), Greek PED (Foreign Paid to Destination) handstamp in red and French "GRÈCE MARSEILLE A. M. 21 AVRIL 64" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with Athens transit and Lyon arrival (April 25) cds's. Cover re-folded and stamps partially lifted for inspection, nevertheless an attractive four colour franking Hellas 16a+18a+20/Ia+22a.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF